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U.S. Weather Update 10.14.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 14, 2022 8:28:57 AM


Summary:
A strong cold front moving through the Northeast U.S. will continue gusty winds and heavy rain with possible flooding into Friday. 


Maine
Flood Advisory remains in effect until Saturday Morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM EDT this Friday Afternoon

  • Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
 

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: New Hampshire, Vermont, Arizona, and California

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: New Hampshire


 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.13.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 13, 2022 9:00:33 AM


Summary:
Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall are expected across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday with the arrival of a strong cold front. Meanwhile, gusty winds are likely across the northern and central Plains on Thursday.


North Dakota
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 7 PM MDT this evening

  • Northwest winds with gusts up to 60 mph, is expected
  • Impacts: Damage to trees and power lines will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will be possible in open areas with exposed ground, and may create reduced visibility.

Maine
Flood Advisory remains in effect until Saturday morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with fallen leaves. Low-lying roadways may become flooded.

Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: South Dakota 
 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.12.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 12, 2022 8:24:27 AM


Summary:
Showers and thunderstorms, a few of which may produce strong/gusty winds, marginal hail, and heavy rainfall are expected Wednesday across the eastern U.S. Dry, gusty to high winds may result in rapid wildfire spread in the central and northern Plains Wednesday and Thursday.


South Dakota
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening

  • Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, is expected
  • Impacts: The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

North Dakota
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM MDT this evening

  • Northwest winds gusting as high as 55 mph is expected
  • Impacts: Unsecured objects will be blown around. Driving will be difficult. Blowing dust will be possible in open areas with exposed ground, and may create reduced visibility.
 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.11.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 11, 2022 8:24:55 AM


Summary:
A cold front may trigger strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday from the Upper Mississippi Valley into the central Plains. Dry, gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather over portions of the central Plains Tuesday. 


South Dakota
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 PM MDT Wednesday

  • Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are expected
  • Impacts: The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

 

 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.10.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 10, 2022 8:33:59 AM


Summary:
Locally heavy to excessive rainfall is possible today across the Southwestern U.S. from southern California to western Texas. Meanwhile, a cold front may trigger strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday from portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. 


Texas
Flood Advisory remains in effect until Tuesday morning

  • Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as low-lying roadways. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage, urban areas and low-lying roadways.

 

 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.4.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 4, 2022 8:23:34 AM


Summary:
A stubborn area of low pressure will keep conditions inclement for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with rain showers and gusty winds through Wednesday. Meanwhile, locally heavy to excessive rain is possible across the Four Corners region over the next couple of days. Impacted Lanes: SR-64, SR-544, SR-37, SR-776, SR-46


New Jersey
Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening

  • One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • Impacts: At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

Florida
Expect delays in freight for carriers in Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Limited to no service is expected for some. Impacted Lanes: SR-64, SR-544, SR-37, SR-776, SR-46 are affected in certain areas due to flooding. Visit https://www.fl511.com/List/Alerts for more information on road and bridge closures in Florida. 

Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Delaware

 
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U.S. Weather Update 10.3.22

Posted by Jarrett on Oct 3, 2022 8:50:31 AM


Summary:
In central Florida, ongoing major to record river flooding across a couple of river basins is expected to continue well into this week and will be slow to recede in the wake of Ian. Locally heavy to excessive rain is possible along the immediate Mid-Atlantic coast. It will be warm in the Northwest and the Plains. Expect delays in freight for LTL carriers in Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Limited to no service is expected for some carriers. Impacted Lanes: SR-64, SR-544, SR-37, SR-776, SR-46


Arizona 
Flood Advisory remains in effect until late tonight

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected
  • Impacts: Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings could also experience flash flooding, which would create deadly travel conditions.

New Jersey

Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 9 PM EDT Tuesday evening

  • One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • Impacts: At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.
 

Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: Delaware

Expect delays in freight for LTL carriers in Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Limited to no service is expected for some carriers. Impacted Lanes: SR-64, SR-544, SR-37, SR-776, SR-46 are affected in certain areas due to flooding. Visit https://www.fl511.com/List/Alerts for more information on road and bridge closures in Florida. 


 
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U.S. Weather Update 9.30.22

Posted by Jarrett on Sep 30, 2022 8:25:50 AM


Summary:
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall today in the Southeast. Life-threatening storm surge and rip currents, heavy rain and flash flooding, tornadoes, and hurricane-force winds can be expected along the South Carolina coast and into North Carolina. Continue to expect freight delays in Florida and along the Atlantic coast as Ian moves into Georgia and the Carolinas. 


South Carolina
Storm Surge Warning remains in effect until Saturday morning

  •  Life-threatening storm surge possible. The potential for 4-7 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
  • Impacts: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. Impacts are unfolding at the moment.
     

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 12:00 PM today

  •  Life threatening flash flooding. Hurricane Ian producing flash flooding.
  • Impacts: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Hurricane Warning remains in effect until Saturday morning

  • Wind: 45-60 mph with gusts to 85mph occurring, expected to end Saturday morning
  • Wind Impacts: Many large tree limbs broken off. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages. Impacts are unfolding.
  • Flooding Rain: 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts
  • Flooding Rain Impacts: Major rainfall flooding could prompt many rescues. Rivers and tributaries could rapidly overflow their banks in multiple locations. Small streams, creeks, canals, ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers could become stressed. Flood waters could enter many structures within multiple communities; some structures become uninhabitable or are washed away. Flood waters could cover multiple escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Expect delays in moving freight in and out of Florida as some carriers have closed or limited locations and terminals for Ian. Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for Georgia, North and South Carolina. 

 

 
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U.S. Weather Update 9.29.22

Posted by Jarrett on Sep 29, 2022 9:06:00 AM


Summary:
Ian made landfall on mainland Florida as a category 4 major hurricane near 4:30 PM ET south of Punta Gorda near Pirate Harbor. Catastrophic storm surge inundation along with destructive waves is ongoing along the southwest Florida coastline. Hurricane-force winds are expected to spread inland to central Florida near the core of Ian through early Thursday. Heavy rainfall will continue flooding. Officials evaluating damage to Florida and still continue to expect delays for freight in the regions. Tropical Storm, Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for Georgia and South Carolina. Storm Surge is from Savannah, Georgia to Charleston, South Carolina.


Florida
Storm Surge Warning remains in effect until Friday afternoon

  •  Life-threatening storm surge possible. The potential for 4-6 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
  • Impacts: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. 
     

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 12:15 PM today

  • Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
  • Impacts: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect until Friday morning

  • Wind: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph occurring, expected to end Friday morning
  • Wind Impacts: Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages.
  • Flooding Rain: No new additional rainfall expected, Limited
  • Flooding Rain Impacts: Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may  become swollen and overflow in spots. Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.

Tropical Storm Warning for Ian 

  • Ian is moving northeast along the Atlantic coast towards Georgia and South Carolina 
  • There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge today through Friday along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. 
  • Tropical storm force winds are expected to spread northward across northeastern Florida, Georgia and the Carolina coasts through Friday. Hurricane conditions are possible through Friday along the coasts of northeastern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina where a Hurricane watch is in effect. 
  • Widespread, life threating catastrophic flooding will continue today across Florida with considerable flooding in northern Florida, southeastern Georgia and eastern South Carolina expected today through the end of the week.

Expect delays in moving freight in and out of Florida as some carriers have closed or limited locations and terminals for Ian. Tropical Storm, Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for Georgia and South Carolina. Storm Surge Warning is from Savannah, Georgia to Charleston, South Carolina.

 

 
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U.S. Weather Update 9.28.22

Posted by Jarrett on Sep 28, 2022 8:44:36 AM


Summary:
Major Hurricane Ian will approach the west coast of Florida into Wednesday. Life-threatening storm surge is likely with the highest risk from Naples to Sarasota. Devastating wind damage is expected near the core of Ian. Considerable flooding is expected with widespread, prolonged moderate to major river flooding expected across central Florida. Tornadoes are possible in central and south Florida. 


Florida
Storm Surge Warning remains in effect until Friday Evening

  •  Life-threatening storm surge possible. The potential for 6-10 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
  • Impacts: Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. 

Hurricane Warning remains in effect until Friday morning

  • Wind: 85-105 mph with gusts to 130 mph occurring, expected to end Thursday morning
  • Wind Impacts: Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages.
  • Flooding Rain: Additional 10-15 inches of rain
  • Flooding Rain Impacts: Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple, communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Expect delays in moving freight in and out of Florida as some carriers have closed or limited locations and terminals for Hurricane Ian. 

 

 
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